How far is Norfolk, NE from Tekamah, NE?

The driving distance from Norfolk, NE to Tekamah, NE is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.93 mi
01h 36m
Flight
63.88 mi
102.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.88 mi
Kilometers
102.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.93 mi
Kilometers
112.54 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tekamah
Mon, Jun 1, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Norfolk
Mon, Jun 1, 9:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-06-01T17:56
Arrive Tekamah
Mon, Jun 1, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beemer
NE

Township in Cuming County, Nebraska

From Norfolk
34.9 mi
00h 48m
To Tekamah
35 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Tekamah.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Tekamah.

  1. 1

    Start on South 7th Street

    805 ft · 22 sec · South 7th Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 7th Street

    27 m · 3 sec · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto South 7th Street

    2826 ft · 1 min · South 7th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Omaha Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Omaha Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 275

    23.5 mi · 27 min · Highway 275

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue E West

    2531 ft · 1 min · Avenue E West

  7. 7

    Continue on E Avenue East

    2749 ft · 1 min · E Avenue East

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway 275

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  9. 9

    Continue on Front Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 275

    7 mi · 8 min · Highway 275

  11. 11

    Continue on North Lincoln Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 32

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Highway 32

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Highway 32

    52 m · 3 sec · Highway 32

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Highway 32

    13.6 mi · 24 min · Highway 32

  15. 15

    Continue on L Street

    1422 ft · 34 sec · L Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 13th Street

    134 m · 7 sec · South 13th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 13th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Tekamah.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 275
36.4 mi · 52%
Highway 32
26.4 mi · 38%
West Omaha Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
North Lincoln Street
1.73 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.88 mi · 1%
South 7th Street
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 275

Continue on Highway 275

23.5 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beemer
00h 48m from Norfolk
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Tekamah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Tekamah?

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beemer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Norfolk and 35 miles from Tekamah.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Tekamah.

Stop Ideas Near Beemer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beemer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beemer.

RAIL

Omaha

105 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Tekamah. Straight-line distance: 63.88 mi (102.8 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

City in Madison County, Nebraska, United States

Population24,363
Coordinates42.0283400, -97.4170000
Altitude464
CountryUnited States
Tekamah

#2 Tekamah

City in Burt County, Nebraska, United States

Population1,713
Coordinates41.7783200, -96.2211300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-97.417, 42.02834)
End: Tekamah (-96.22113, 41.77832)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Nebraska · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Tekamah. The current time is 17:56:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.